The Park District is governed by a three-member Board of Park Commissioners, appointed by the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. Each is a local resident who serves without pay.
President
A 30-year resident of Centerville and a shareholder with Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebling, practising in federal and state taxation, business and securities law and employee benefits. He holds a B.S. and M.Ac. from Bowling Green State University and a J.D. from the University of Dayton.
Vice President
A Park Ranger for more than 20 years at what is now Five Rivers MetroParks, followed by 12 years with Montgomery County and 32 years of public service in total. He now coordinates emergency communications and technology at Kettering Health, and walks the parks daily with his greyhound.
Secretary
Holds a B.S. in Horticulture from New Mexico State University and an M.S. in Botanical Garden Management from the University of Delaware. A Park District volunteer since 2011, after retiring from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction as a Career Technical Horticulture Instructor.
Director
Kristen Marks, CPRPBusiness Manager
Chris HuffMarketing & Communications
Park District staff